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Becky · 03-06-2012, 09:45 AM

Mine took years to return to the lowest RBC level although the hemoglobin returned nicely (since I had my ovaries removed so my period stopped). It's barely there now but the last time I went, it was just there which was almost weird. I am 7 1/2 years out and over 6 years from any treatment (although I am still on Arimidex).

I think for some people, this is normal. Even my RBC dropped during chemo but not low enough for shots or a transfusion.

03-06-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: Anyone still anemic? Mine took years to return to the lowest RBC level although the hemoglobin returned nicely (since I had my ovaries removed so my period stopped). It's barely there now but the last time I went, it was just there which was almost weird. I am 7 1/2 years out and over 6 years from any treatment (although I am still on Arimidex). I think for some people, this is normal. Even my RBC dropped during chemo but not low enough for shots or a transfusion. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"